After nearly a decade of marriage, Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are reportedly ending their relationship. According to a report from TMZ’s divorce filing report, Jelly Roll filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, with court documents reportedly listing May 9, 2026, as the date of separation.The news comes after years of public discussions about the couple’s relationship, including turbulence, reconciliation, followed by more reported turbulence.
2015: First Meeting
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo met after she attended one of his shows in Las Vegas. Both have spoken publicly about connecting before Jelly Roll’s rise to mainstream success, with their relationship developing quickly in the months that followed.
August 2016: Marriage in Las Vegas
The couple married in a Las Vegas courthouse in August 2016. Over the next several years, Bunnie became a constant presence alongside Jelly Roll as his career expanded, with the pair frequently appearing together at industry events, concerts, and on social media.
2018: Marriage Nearly Ends
During later interviews and podcast appearances, Bunnie revealed that the marriage nearly ended after Jelly Roll was unfaithful. According to a report from Page Six’s divorce timeline report, the couple briefly separated before deciding to work through the issues and remain together.
2019–2024: Career Success and Public Partnership
As Jelly Roll transitioned from independent artist to one of country music’s biggest stars, he frequently credited Bunnie with supporting his recovery journey and personal transformation. During this period, the couple became one of the genre’s most recognizable partnerships, regularly sharing details of their relationship through interviews, podcasts, and social media.
August 2023: Vow Renewal Ceremony
The pair renewed their wedding vows in Las Vegas, returning to the city where they originally married. The ceremony was framed as a celebration of overcoming previous hardships and recommitting to their relationship.
2025: Public Reflections on Infidelity
Jelly Roll spoke candidly about his past mistakes, including his affair, describing it as one of the biggest regrets of his life. In a separate interview, Bunnie discussed why she chose to stay in the marriage and the work both had done to rebuild trust. Those comments were highlighted in a TMZ report on Jelly Roll’s remarks about infidelity.
February 2026: Family Expansion Plans
Earlier this year, Bunnie discussed the couple’s hopes of expanding their family through surrogacy and their desire to have children together. The plans were detailed in a TMZ report on the couple’s surrogacy journey, offering a glimpse into what appeared to be a shared vision for the future.
February 2026: Grammy Awards Appearance
The couple attended the Grammy Awards together, where Jelly Roll publicly thanked Bunnie during an emotional acceptance speech. At the time, there were no public indications that the marriage was nearing its end.
May 9, 2026: Reported Date of Separation
According to divorce documents cited by TMZ, May 9 was listed as the couple’s official separation date.
May 18, 2026: Divorce Filing
TMZ reported that Jelly Roll filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18. Sources described the split as a private and mutual decision.
June 2026: Divorce News Becomes Public
The divorce filing became public on June 15 when TMZ published its report. Shortly before the story emerged, Bunnie shared a social media post captioned, “She’s getting her sparkle back.” The post was later highlighted by Page Six’s report on Bunnie’s social media activity.
TMZ also reported that movers were seen at the couple’s Tennessee home, a development detailed in a separate TMZ report on activity at the couple’s residence.